Ronald Joyce

          It is with broken hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Robert Joyce ‘Ron’ at LHSC - Victoria Hospital on Friday November 7, 2025, in his 87th year.

          Ron was born and raised in Toronto (Willowdale) and after retirement resided in Huntsville and Woodstock. He was a bookbinder for 33 years at Photoengravers and Electrotypers in Rexdale, Ontario.  Golf was his passion after retirement. He was a Golf Marshall at the Deerhurst Resort for several years while living in Huntsville.  After moving to Woodstock, he was a member of the Southgate Community Centre Seniors’ Golf Club for several years.  In his younger years, he enjoyed downhill skiing, boating, camping and cottaging. One of the highlights of his life’s journey was when he went “swimming with the sharks” in the Caribbean.  He was an accomplished woodworker and carpenter.  Ronnie was very social and enjoyed a good gathering of friends and family with a ready smile and infectious laugh.  He was extremely kind and always keen to lend a helping hand.  Ron was generous with his knowledge and eager to teach others valuable lifelong skills in many areas including golf, woodworking, auto and home maintenance and boating.  Ron also sang with the Muskoka Music Men for several years while he lived in Huntsville.

          Ron is survived by Valerie (nee Springall), his wife of 47 years, and two daughters – Terry Lynn (John) and Catherine (Brian).  He adored and was so proud of his five granddaughters – Shannon, Christine, Lauren, Erin and Audrey.  He will be missed by a large extended family.  Predeceased by his father Norman and his mother Elsie (nee Pearce) and his brothers Arthur and Douglas.

          Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society - Wheels of Hope or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

          The family wishes to acknowledge the incredible dedication of Dr. Singh of the Spine Surgery team at London’s Victoria Hospital, her very dedicated team members, and the very kind and compassionate nursing staff at Victoria Hospital who provided palliative and comfort care in the last few days of Ron’s life.

Wareing Cremation Services, 225 Norwich Ave., Woodstock, Ontario has been entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared at wareingcremation.ca